Likely/Preferred Futures Critical Differences

June 3, 2006

The items below were identified by the Futures Planning Committee as the most significant differences between the Likely and Preferred Futures that the Committee had adopted.  Items selected as initial Action Items are highlighted and italicized.  Other items are also important but were not judged as time-critical is those that were selected.

# Votes           Item

                        Arts and Culture

0                      Make the GHA a destination for arts and crafts

3                      Create a Cultural Arts Center and Gallery at Forbes Landing

0                      Use the internet for advertising and web commerce

                        Demographics

1                      Little vs. enhanced diversity.  Needs expanded discussion/investigation                              as to how it relates to economy and overall values

0                      Community moderates growth and insists on careful development that is                           consistent with community values

0                      Volunteerism is strong – how do we get there?

                        Economy

0                      Prevent additional commercial zoning in “downtown”. 

0                      Retain the store and add a restaurant and Cultural Center at Forbes                                   Landing

10                    Prepare a downtown master plan that includes a restaurant and                                 Cultural Center

                        Education

0                      Support school levies

0                      Support volunteer involvement for all schools

0                      Support enhanced adult education opportunities doe to

                                    -  Olympic Community College

                                    -  Cooperation with S’Klallam Tribe

                                    -  Telecommunication

                                    -  Availability of New High School Facilities

                        Environment

9                      Minimize the negative environmental impact of forest practices in                              order to preserve wildlife habitat and eliminate clear cutting.

0                      Provide options for recycling yardwaste and limit debris burning

2                      Insure shoreline protection

1                      Limit light pollution

0                      Educate and regulate the community regarding septic use and                                            maintenance

                        Government

11                    Develop a Community Advisory Council which is truly inclusive                                 (representative ) of GHA as a whole

1                      Expand relationships with the Tribe

Concensus     Increase Community inclusiveness within the GHA.  Single zipcode                           and new welcoming sign at intersection of Eglon/Little Boston Road

                        Housing

3                      Create a standing committee to work with the County and actively monitor                         zoning density and development proposals to see that actions taken are                            consistent with Community Values.

0                      Maintain as many trees as possible

4                      Support construction of elder housing

                        Human Services

0                      Create cooperative transportation to services

0                      Increase awareness of availability of some home health care services                                such as Meals On Wheels

0                      Support added health services closer to Kingston

                        Land Use

11                    Preserve the Rural Atmosphere of the GHA by

-          Create a standing committee to work with the County and actively monitor zoning density and development proposals to see that actions taken are consistent with Community Values.

-          Work with ORM to preserve the “spine” as wildlife habitat

-          Cluster density to preserve open space but keep lot sizes at 2006 levels

-          Preserve as many trees as possible to mitigate noise and pollution

-          Regulate storm water runoff and drainage

-          Wish agricultural use would stay, but see no means to enforce it

Consensus     Involve the GHA is the planning and design of the saltwater parks to                          see they are consistent with community values

                        Parks and Recreation

0                      Park usuage = welcoming community

8                      Protect wildlife corridor in ORM land and wildlife habitat throughout                                     the GHA

0                      Continue the County/volunteer maintenance partnership

0                      Complete a continuous trail system and bicycle loop

                        Public Safety

1                      Create Neighborhood Watch Programs

0                      Support second emergency road access

0                      Support increased partnership between the Sheriff’s Office and the Tribal                          police

5                      Promote emergency preparedness and warning system

                        Transportation

Concensus     Support sensitive development of any additional road capacity and a                         combination of enforcement, education and traffic calming devices                           that enhance pedestrian and traffic safety.

2                      Support increased passenger ferry service that allows affordable and                                 faster access to the City

2                      Create small community carpool lots

2                      Enhance traffic/speed control to increase traffic safety compliance

3                      More adequate roads/ wider, bike paths, walk paths, safer

There were no significant differences identified in the other portions of the Likely and Preferred Futures.